Lesson 2 - Elements and Characteristics of Dance

Question 1

What are the 5 elements of dance?

Answer 1

BODY

ACTION

SPACE

TIME

ENERGY

Question 2

element where movement is the key to action

Answer 2

Action

Question 3

Two types of body action

Answer 3

Locomotor and Non locomotor Movements

Question 4

movements that do not cause the body to travel to another space

Answer 4

Non locomotor Movements

Question 5

movements where the body travels through space from one location to another.

Answer 5

Locomotor Movements

Question 6

Somersault

Answer 6

Locomotor

Question 7

Crawl

Answer 7

Locomotor

Question 8

Swing

Answer 8

Non Locomotor

Question 9

Stretch

Answer 9

Non Locomotor

Question 10

Suspend

Answer 10

Non Locomotor

Question 11

Twist

Answer 11

Non Locomotor

Question 12

Gallop

Answer 12

Locomotor

Question 13

Run

Answer 13

Locomotor

Question 14

Leap

Answer 14

Locomotor

Question 15

Bend

Answer 15

Non Locomotor

Question 16

an element where the dancers perform

Answer 16

Space

Question 17

subset of space, it s a movement performed either in low, medium, or high level

Answer 17

Level

Question 18

forward, backward, or sideward in dance are called

Answer 18

Direction

Question 19

In one’s place, there are two types. What are they?

Answer 19

Personal Space

General Space

Question 20

refers to how you move in a group (compressed, wide, or narrow)

Answer 20

Size

Question 21

refers to where the dancer is facing (ex. audience)

Answer 21

Orientation

Question 22

Two types of shapes in bodily movement

Answer 22

shapes with straight lines (ex. ballet)

curving or organic shapes (ex. gymnastics)

Question 23

an element which refers to how long a dance takes

Answer 23

Time

Question 24

on going underlying pulse

Answer 24

[1] Beat

Question 25

arranging long and short, and strong or light | movements

Answer 25

[2] Rhythmic Patterns

Question 26

strong beats that usually occur

Answer 26

[3] Accent

Question 27

repeating steps

Answer 27

Rhythmic Patterns

Question 28

putting emphasis to a movement sing suspended or collapsed movements

Answer 28

Accent

Question 29

How fast or slow the movement is

Answer 29

Tempo

Question 30

the length of time the movement lasts

Answer 30

Duration

Question 31

an element that refers to the force of power in a dance

Answer 31

Energy

Question 32

effort of the dancer based on the energy and music

Answer 32

Energy

Question 33

refers to if the muscle tension is relaxed, free, hard, or easy

Answer 33

Flow

Question 34

movements due to strong dances (sharp, sustaining, flowing)

Answer 34

Quality

Question 35

sudden energy of smooth and sustained movements

Answer 35

Attack

Question 36

shows heaviness of the movements

Answer 36

Weight

Question 37

Terminologies of dance: to be able to convey its meaning or intention to the audience

Answer 37

Motif

Question 38

instrument where ideas and elements are arranged or combined into a logical sequence

Answer 38

Form

Question 39

smallest unit of form in the whole dance

Answer 39

Phrase

Question 40

A single phrase contains how many counts?

Answer 40

8 counts

Question 41

An element of dance that includes variations in movement flow and the use of force and weight.

Answer 41

Energy

Question 42

Characteristics of a dance: interconnected phrases of dance are coherent and flow smoothly together

Answer 42

Unity

Question 43

Attracts and holds the audience's attention

Answer 43

Unity

Question 44

It is essential in a dance, wherein movements and elements of dance fit together and each plays an important role.

Answer 44

Unity

Question 45

adds excitement and flavor to the dance

Answer 45

variety and contrast

Question 46

Another characteristic of a good dance which is part of the overall unity of dance and must be selected in a way appropriate to the concept or intent of dance.

Answer 46

variety and contrast

Question 47

includes changing the direction, use of energy, and timing of movement and phrase

Answer 47

variety and contrast

Question 48

keeps the unity and continuity of the dance

Answer 48

Transition

Question 49

may vary from length to complexity, long or short, gradual or abrupt

Answer 49

Transition

Question 50

A characteristic of dance that describes the change from one position connecting and applying different steps making them look effortless.

Answer 50

Transition

Question 51

when a certain phrase or a section of the choreography is repeated

Answer 51

Repetition

Question 52

it is the main message of the dance

Answer 52

Repetition

Question 53

The characteristic of good dance highlighting important parts and choreography in dance that leads to familiarity of the dance motif.

Answer 53

Repetition

Question 54

apex of energy in the dance is reached

Answer 54

Climax

Question 55

It is the most significant time of dance reaching its dramatic point.

Answer 55

Climax

Question 56

Evaluating a dance: evaluates a part of the process of developing a style which is both spontaneous and organized

Answer 56

Choreographers

Question 57

evaluates according to the specific demands of the performances that are placed on them

Answer 57

Dancers

Question 58

According to the particular context of the dance

Answer 58

Audience